Research Reveals How Warm Days on Mars Trigger Massive Dust Storms Endangering Rovers and Astronauts

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- Warm days on Mars can trigger massive dust storms, posing risks.
- About 68% of major dust storms follow a rise in temperatures.
- Dust storms can last for weeks or months, affecting rovers.
- The 2018 dust storm led to the demise of Opportunity rover.
- Future astronauts will face challenges from dust storms on Mars.
- Research aims to improve predictions of Martian dust storms.
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